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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,609.92, 6,360.96 and 2,747.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,609.92, 6,360.96 and 2,747.52 is: 3,791.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,609.92 : 6,360.96 = 2,747.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,609.92/6,360.96 = 2,747.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,609.92x = 6,360.96 × 2,747.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,609.92x = 17,476,864.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,476,864.82/4,609.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.14

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